Senior Associate, Employment

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based law firm seeks a Senior Associate with 4+ PQE in employment law. The role involves advising clients on various employment matters, including tribunal litigation and corporate transactions. The firm values professional development and collaboration, offering a supportive working environment while prioritizing work-life balance.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative culture

Focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least four years' post-qualification experience in a reputable employment practice.
• Strong technical understanding of employment law.
• Experience across advisory and contentious matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising employer clients on contracts, HR issues, and redundancy processes.
• Acting in employment tribunal and High Court litigation.
• Supporting corporate teams on employment aspects of transactions.

Skills

Confident communicator

Excellent drafting skills

Organised

Proactive

Client service enthusiasm

Education

2:1 degree or above (or equivalent)

Training at a respected City or mid-sized firm

Job description

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Position: Senior Associate (4+PQE)
Practice Area: Employment
Location: London (hybrid)
Join a leading London-based law firm with a first-class reputation for delivering outstanding advice to a diverse and prestigious client base. From global institutions and innovative start-ups to educational bodies, sports organisations, charities, and senior individuals, their clients rely on them to provide thoughtful, practical and decisive guidance across the full spectrum of employment law.
The employment practice is known for its breadth and depth. They act for employers across a wide range of sectors - including financial services, education, sport, media, retail, visitor attractions and the not-for-profit world - and for high-profile senior executives. The team also plays a prominent role advising on safeguarding and regulatory matters in the education and sports sectors.
The team are looking to recruit a bright, ambitious employment solicitor (circa 4+ PQE) with excellent technical ability and a collaborative approach. You will work on a stimulating mix of advisory, contentious and transactional employment matters - including high-value litigation, employee competition disputes, redundancy programmes, TUPE issues and executive exits.
This is a hands-on role, and you'll be encouraged to take ownership of your matters with appropriate support. You'll also be expected to contribute to business development, write thought leadership pieces, speak at events, and build strong relationships internally and externally.
The firm is widely recognised for its supportive and collaborative culture, where people are treated with respect and individuality is valued. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, professional development, and work-life balance, it fosters an environment where people can thrive both personally and professionally.
Key Responsibilities:

• Advising employer clients on contracts, handbooks, day-to-day HR issues, and redundancy processes
• Acting in employment tribunal and High Court litigation, including employee competition cases
• Supporting the firm's corporate and commercial teams on employment aspects of transactions
• Advising senior executives on contractual terms, exits, and post-termination restrictions
• Participating in client training sessions, networking events, and blog content creation

Candidate Profile:

• At least four years' post-qualification experience in a reputable employment practice.
• Strong technical understanding of employment law with experience across advisory and contentious matters
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting and interpersonal skills
• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing a busy caseload with autonomy
• Genuine enthusiasm for client service and collaborative working

Qualifications:

• 2:1 degree or above (or equivalent)
• Training at a respected City or mid-sized firm

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and supportive team, where your professional development will be prioritised and your contributions truly valued.
To find out more, please apply, or reach out to Ben Shepherd at Henderson Scott directly.
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